6 Day Mount Elgon Caldera Hike
Hike Mount Elgon toward Wagagai Peak (4,321 m), with cave camps and a return through Mbale.
Go beyond the expected.
Six days from Kampala: a drive to Mbale, a three-day hike on Mount Elgon toward Wagagai Peak with cave camping, and a return to Mbale before the transfer to Entebbe.
- Hike toward Wagagai Peak, the highest point of Mount Elgon
- Cave camping at Mude
- Mbale as a comfortable base
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Mount Elgon park fees, guides and porters
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Kampala to Mbale
Kampala and Mbale
Drive from Kampala to Mbale, the base for Mount Elgon.
Day 2 Start the hike
Mount Elgon
Begin the Mount Elgon hike.
Day 3 Hiking toward Wagagai Peak
Mount Elgon
Hike through the higher zones toward Wagagai Peak.
Day 4 Wagagai Peak
Mount Elgon and Wagagai Peak
The summit attempt on Wagagai Peak (4,321 m).
Day 5 Descent to Mbale
Mount Elgon and Mbale
Descend the mountain and return to Mbale.
Day 6 Transfer to Entebbe
Mbale and Entebbe
Drive to Entebbe for your flight.
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Questions about 6 Day Mount Elgon Caldera Hike
Do I need a visa to visit Uganda?
Most nationalities need a visa for Uganda, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so check the current official guidance for your passport well ahead of your safari.
How many days do I need in Uganda?
A focused gorilla trekking safari can work in as few as 4–5 days, but 8–12 days lets you combine gorilla trekking with chimpanzee tracking, a savannah park such as Queen Elizabeth or Murchison Falls, and some rest time. We shape the exact length around what you want to include.
How many national parks does Uganda have?
Uganda protects its landscapes and wildlife across ten national parks, ranging from the rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (home to mountain gorillas) to the savanna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls, Uganda’s largest park.
How much does a gorilla trekking permit cost in Uganda?
Uganda gorilla trekking permits are issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority and priced separately from your safari cost. Permit prices and availability change periodically, so we confirm the current official rate and secure your permit as part of planning your safari: book several months ahead where possible, since permits for popular dates sell out.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda can be visited year-round. The drier months (roughly December–February and June–September) are generally easiest for trekking and game viewing, while the wetter months bring lush scenery, fewer crowds and lower lodge rates. Gorilla trekking is possible in any month, since it happens in rainforest regardless of season.
What wildlife is Uganda known for?
Uganda is best known for mountain gorillas, it holds roughly half of the world’s remaining population, alongside strong chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and over 1,000 recorded bird species, an exceptional figure for a country of its size.